Cook Islands Customs Status & U.S. Trade Treatment

At a glance

U.S. trade agreement

None

Average duty rate, August 2026

No duty recorded

Duty on U.S. imports

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U.S. imports / exports

$6K / $1.4M a month

Agreements per the U.S. Trade Representative; customs territory per the European Commission. Duty is what the Census Bureau calculates for the month, not what was paid; a product's rate can differ widely from the country average.

Top U.S. imports from Cook Islands

These 5 make up 100% of U.S. imports from Cook Islands in the latest month.

1. Estimated Imports of Low-Valued Transactions HS 999995$4K
2. Coins, Not Elsewhere Specified (Gold, Platinum & Other) HS 711890$2K
3. Whole Vanilla Beans (Not Crushed or Ground) HS 090510$0
4. Unused Postage Stamps, Banknotes, Check Forms, Stock & Bond Certificates, and Similar Documents of Title HS 490700$0
5. Women's & Girls' Knit Dresses of Cotton HS 610442$0

Top U.S. exports to Cook Islands

These 5 make up 95% of U.S. exports to Cook Islands in the latest month.

1. Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and Parts HS 880000$659K
2. Frozen Chicken Cuts & Edible Offal (Including Livers) HS 020714$379K
3. Low-Value Export Shipments & Canadian Estimated Late Receipts HS 988000$130K
4. Frozen Pork, Other Cuts HS 020329$109K
5. Vulcanized Rubber Apparel & Clothing Accessories (Except Gloves) HS 401590$39K

Trade overview

A self-governing Pacific island nation in free association with New Zealand, the Cook Islands maintains a small but distinct trade identity in US data, with exports centered on black pearls, fish, and niche agricultural products including tropical fruit and coconut-derived goods. Pearl imports may require documentation addressing origin and valuation, as cultured pearl classification under the HTS depends on species and processing method. The Cook Islands' limited port capacity and reliance on New Zealand logistics infrastructure can affect lead times and documentation chains for US importers.